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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-17
Making Horse-shoes Against Time.

TOLEDO, Ohio, March 1.-THE horseshoe
contest at the opera house Wednesday even
ing between F. W. Holt and James Morse,
both of this city, resulted in victory for
Holt, who completed 100 horseshoes in one
hour and forty eight minutes. J. Dunn, the
worlds champion, acted as referee, and at
the close of the match created great deal
of ill-feeling, by asserting that the match
was no test of skill, as the men had made
strap iron and not horssshoes. Hollis friends
say that Dunn's remarks are explained by
the fact that Holt came within one minute
of beating Dunn's record made at Detroit re-
cantly
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-17

BROOKLYN, n. Y, March l7-At an in
formal meeting of the Kings county Repub-
lican general committee Wednesday night a
lengthy set of resolutions expressing regret
at the death of Rev. Henry Ward Beecher,
and sympathy for the hereaved family were
adopted. By order of the authorities Of
Greenwood cemetery two officers have been
placed on guard al Henry Ward Beecher's
tomb. The watch will be continued night
and day until further notice.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-17
Insisted on Their Fees in Advance.

GALEsBURG, Ills, March l7-In the con-
gressional contest Wednesday a number of
Democratic witnesses refused 10 testify until
their fees We're advanced The fees of two
were thus advanced Ohe of these, William
Wren, of Yates City, swore that lie was paid
IS by his employer, Joseph Littiejohn, a
Democrat, for leaving his work on the farm
and voting and working at the polls for
Worthington. On cross-examination wit
ness held that his payment was for time lost
on the farm He also testified that a Re.
publican had been paid 81 for working for
Post
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-17

SAN Francisco, March John Steites
was convicted Wednesday of attempting to
place a dynamite bomb on the Suffer street
cable railway. Judge Hunt in his charge to
the jury said it was sufficient to shaw that
the definite intention was formed to place
the bomb where it would do harm. 1t was
not needful to prove the actual effort to
place the bomb The jury brought in a
verdict of guilty after being out eight min
utes. Sentence will be pronounced Satur-
dav
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-17

LEXINGTON, Ky, March liking Ban
the famous stallion imported from England
some years ago by Maj. B. G. Thomas, died
Wednesday afternoon of spinal meningitis
after an illness OF twenty -four hours. King
Ban was II years old, and the most promising
sire in this country at the time of his death.
He was purchased for Msj Thomas when 8
years old. Some of his get now on the turf
include Ban Fox, King Fox, Gold Ban, High
fight, and Funster. King Ban was valued
at $40 600
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-17

1t seems hardly possible, although it is
stated as fact, that Carter Harrison is
again likely to run for mayor of Chicago.
If he does he will certainly be defeated,
not because he has not made good
enough mayor, but because the people
are opposed TO a man continuing an office
of this sort indefinitely. 1t was that
sentiment that came within a hairs
breadth of defeating him two years ago.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-17

BOSTON, Mass, March Mrs. Washing
ton Irving Bishop, accompanied by her
brother, John Mack, arrived in Boston
Wednesday. She promises the press a state
ment of her position in the unfortunate at.
fair with her husband. Mrs Bishop con
suited a lawyer Wednesday, and it is sale
will have another divorce case on her hands
shortly. Her brother is very indignant, and
her father is coming home from the west to
see about matters
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-17

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, March flames J.
Walsh, senate secretary, and defeated can.
didate for the recent legislature, has in
volved himself. in much trouble by mort
gaging several hundred dollars worth of In
diana reports loaned him temporarily by ex-
Auditor of State Rice He also sold several
volumes to a second hand bookseller. 1t isthe
said that some of his friends will make good
loss. In making the mortgage he swore that
the property was his own and free from all
claims etc
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-17

MARIETTA, Ohio, March 1.-THE engine
and tender on an incoming train on the Mari
eta, Columbus & Northern railway fell
through a trestle near Vincent Station,
twelve miles from this city, at a. m. The
engineer, Lyle Vincent, and the fireman, G.
L. Boothby, were killed John Mccoy and
William Stewart conductor and brakeman,
were bodily scaled. Michael Early, passen.
ger, had his left leg smashed.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-17

THE republican primaries are called
for next Wednesday, and the convention
on the following Saturday. 1t looks Ms
though it will be triangular fight be-
tween Thomas, Carse and Murdoch. with
the chances about equally divided for the
honor of leading the forlorn hope.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-17

New YORK, March 1Z.-Capt. Robinson,
of the steamship Erin. which arrived from
London Wednesday, brought the latest news
from the yachts Coronet and Dauntless The
yachts were seen Sunday night 230 miles
east of Sandy Hook lightship by the second
officer of the Erin, who was then on duty
The yachts were then close together and 60
ing along under all the sail they could
carrv
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-17

EVANSVILLE, Ind, March 17.-At an ex-
ira session Wednesday evening, the council
by a vote of eight to three granted the
Evansville & Carmi railway the right of way
to lay their tracks on Fifth avenue and in
the heart of the city on Second and Ingle
streets, where it will build a depot The
road, when completed, will make direct con-
nections with roads at Carmi, st. Frances
vile, & Vincennes, which have heretofore
been shut out of this city lby the Evansville
& Terre Haute, which road has had no oppo-
sition into this CITY.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-17
Mrs. Cleveland is Just 90.
When Visiting New York.

Stop at the newly opened and central
ly located Sturtevant house, Broadway
and Twenty ninth Street. Largely re-.
built; entirely refurnished; new plumbing:
new elevator, etc. Perfect cuisine; mod.
crate prices; convenient TO- all the eleva-
ted railroad stations. Matthews 6 Pier
son, propsietorsi
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-17

Who of us are without trouble be they
small or larger The blessings of health
are best appreciated when we are SIGH
and in pain. A hacking cough. severk
cold, or any throat or lung disease are
very troublesome; but all of these may be
quickly and permanently cured by Or.
Bigelow's Cure. Safe and pleasant for
children. Price 90 cents.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-17

EVANSVILLE, Ind, March IA horrible
accident occurred in Perry township shortly
after 70 O'Clock Wednesday, in which Charles
Nurrenbeard, young farmer, was instantly
killed. He left his home about II o'clock
with saw-log on his wagon. which he in
tended to bring to this city. When making
a short turn in the road the wagon csreened
to one side, throwing him to the ground. In
the fall his head struck stump, and before
he could arise the log rolled a'om the wagon,
striking him ON the head, crushing it to "a
iaII
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-17

WASHINGTON CITY, March 1.-THE ma
tional passenger ticket agents convention
Wednesday passed resolution pledging the
convention to a strict compliance with the
interstate commerce law, also resolution
favoring $50 pounds limit on passengers
baggage. The convention then adjourned
sine die, and will hold its next meeting in
st Paul Mimi
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-17
The babitual use of Mills il a sure mean

The habitual use of pills is sure means
of ultimately undermining health and lay
ing the foundation for some of the most
distressing cases of chronic maladies. Use
DR.. Jones' Red Clover Tonic, purely
blood tonic. 1t cures all diseases of the
stomach, liver, blood and kidneys. Can be
taken By the most delicate 80 cents, of
dtassssN
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-17

The delegates so elected win meet at Turner
Hall, on Monday evening, March %, at :3lo'clock
for the purpose Of nominating candidates for
Mayor, City Clerk, City Treasurer. City Attorney,
Supervisor, four Assistant Supervisors, Town Col
hector and Assessor; also to appoint Chair
man Of the City-Township Committee.
]. W. POTTER,
Chairman City-Township Committee.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-17
Discussions of the Educators.

WASHINGTON CITY, March 1.-THE
second days session of the educational con-
vention. now in session here was devoted to
discussion of the Powers and Duties of
Officers and Teachers" and Industrial
Education in Our Public Schools" In the
afternoon the members of tbs con invention
called in body at the White House and
paid their respects to President Cleveland
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-17

Those who ride much in buggy. and
value comfort, and would prolong their
lives, want spring that has the easy
riding qualities of the Rice coil carriage
spring.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-17

ASSISTANT ConducLOr Myfoh IAueH lucy
were largely attended,
There are many in Roslindale who are
seriously if not fatally injured, whose death
at any moment may be looked for. The
probability is that the dead will number over
thirty. Some of the injured are so badly
shaken up and internally injured that their
recovery will be matter of months.
The record for the hamlet of Roslindale
stands: Dead, eight; probably fatally in
jured, nine; seriously injured, fifteen, slightly
injured, seventeen; total, fiftytwo
An agent for law firm in Boston is look
ing up cases in the interest of persons injured.
He says that suits will be entered against the
corporation and that his firm has already
several cases
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-17

MOUNT CARMEL, Pa, March 17-Hugh
Bresln, starter at Bellmore colliery, was
blown to fragments at noon Wednesday by
the explosion of quantity of dualin powder
that he had in his hand He was promi-
nent member of the anthracite fire company
of this borough, and was to have been mar
riaf ueYt month
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-17

WASHINGTON CITY, March 1.-THE comp
tro.ler of the currency has authorized the
following national banks to commence bust
ness: The Peoples bank, of Lancaster, Pa,
s20O, 900 capital; First National, of Pratt,
Kan, So. 900; First National, of Grass
Valley. Cal $50, 600
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-17

V. NJ. BLANDING. ESQ.,, is the latest
gentleman mentioned in connection with
the mayoralty nomination on the demo-
cratic ticket. Mr.. Blanding would make
one of the best mayors Rock Island ever
had
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-17
Failure of Cooperative Concern.

BOSTON, Mass, March 17.-The Co-operat-
i've Printing AMI Publishing company. "a
Beach street, has failed Tie liabilities are
stated to be sra, GAS, with nominal assets Of
$4,000. The creditors are offered 90 cents
on the dollar.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-17
Swallowed Her Dolls Glass Eyes.

PEORIA, Ills, March 17.-Bsssie Lasweli,
aged about years, chewed up several glass
eyes of her doll, which lacerated her intes-
tines, producing death.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-17
Strikers to Try Cooperation.

PEORIA, Ills, March 17.-It is probable
that the Cooperative Coal companies and
the Trades assembly will secure the Ruther
ford mine, at Wesley CITY, AMI set the $50
strikers at work
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-17

SHOULD T. II. Thomas be elected
mayors it would be in order for him to
appoint one Thos. Murdoch member of
the library board.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-17

WASHINGTON CITY. March i7.-Charles
r. Glover, of Long Pine, Kan, has been dis
barred from practice before tile interior de-
partmant
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-17

CHICAGO, March Ezra F. Kendall OF
the Pair OF Kids company, took out a Ii.
cense Wednesday to marry Miss Jennie
Dunn. who plays Juvenile part in his com.
pany.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-17

BERLIN, March r.-Herr Splitter. the re-
nowned mathematician was found dead in
bis bed Wednesday.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-17
DEMOCRATIC PRIMARIES AND
CONVENTION.
FRIDAY, MARCH. 25. 1887.

s The democratic voters of Rock Island township
are requested 10 assemble at the usual voting
places in their respective wards at 80 p. m. on
FRIDAY, MARCH, 25, 1887,
TO nominate candidates in each ward for Alder
men, elect members of the City Committee and
choose delegates TO the City.Township Conven-
ton. The wards are entitled to delegates as fol
lows: their ratio of representation being one for
every twenty votes cast for Cleveland and Hen
bricks at the last presidential election, viz;
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1887-03-14
ADVERTISEMENT MENTIoN.
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.
worthy Of condemnation.

Mr.. and Mrs. Benton came here to
present the spectacle Cinderella and
secured without reward-other than the
teaching of songs and dances-the services
of between one and two hundred children
of the city to support ten or fifteen leaders
brought from abroad The children faith
fully and laboriously served for nine
nights and a matinee. 1t was distinctly
understood that there were to be no Sunday
night performances. Yet last night Gin
derella was played at the Opera House.
Fully two-thirds of the Sacramento children
in the piece were not permitted by their
parents to appear, to their credit be it said;
yet they cannot wholly escape the odium
attaching. 1t is bad enough when profess
sional troupes give Sunday-night perform
ances-even then actors and actresses, with
scarce an exception, protest. They need
the rest day, they are entitled to it, but
managerial rapacity drives them, through
their necessities, to filling Sunday-night
dates. When, however, it is sought to take
a couple of hundred children out of the
homes of the city for a Sunday night
theatrical performance, no excuse what
ever can be given that the people will deem
sufficient. Il is not a questionsof religion
or Sunday-observanc sentiment but a
question OF the common prophecies
and of decency, and regard for the
feelings of large class of the
community. We are authorized by a
very large number of the children and their
parents to express their protest against the
action of those in charge of the entertain
ment and their modification at being re-
lated to the affair that had such an ending.
We canno. but think that the lessee of the
Opera House WOuld have made his man.
agement more popular and have deserved
better of the people had he fatty refused to
rent the Opera House for Sunday night
performance of Cinderella, " to which so
many children of the city have been re-
latnd
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1887-03-14
Pvke,s oporn Company.

At the Clunie Opera House this even
ing the Pyke Opera Company will begin
an engagement of four nights, present.
ing for the opening attraction Prince
Methusalemn The company includes
three popular ladies in leading roles-Miss
Jennie Winston, Miss Louise Manfred and
Miss Tellula Evans The latter artist is a
Californian, a native of Dixon, Solano
county. Mr.. Pyke is first baritone, William
H. West basso, and Louis DeLange and
Alex. Clarke, comedians and baritones.
There are forty persons in the troupe.
The great pleasure given by the Pyke Opera
Company to the amusement-loving public
of Sacramento on the occasion of their
visit to the city last summer will insure the
combination a warm reception during their
present season. Their tour of the country
since they were in Sacramento has been
very successful, the public everywhere
coinciding with the Sacramento verdict as
to the musical and dramatic excellence ofthe
artists. Byreference to the changed adyer-
tisement of the company this morning, it
will be seen that the order of presenting the
four operas to be given has been rearranged.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1887-03-14
The Atlas at stockton.

The Atlas went over to Stockton yester-
day to play a return game with the base
ball club of that place. A Geographic
message received from there last evening
stated that they were given poor recep-
ton by the Stocktonians. The only runs
were made in the first inning, when the
Stocktons scored and the Atlas g. There
was dispute during this inning, and the
Stocktonians evinced disposition to mob
the visiting nine. Charles w. Moore
acted as umpire impartially. The Stock
tons made hits and errors the Atlas
hits and 2 errors. A telegraphic dispatch
received later gave further information, as
follows: The game was for blood from the
start, the Stocktons being resolved to wipe
out the disgrace of their defeat last Sunday.
An immense crowd was in attendance.
The Stocktons were sent to the bat, and the
first four men scored, the Atlas follow
ing with three runs. This score was not
changed, no runs being made after the
first inning. The game was desperately
played throughout. The Stocktonians
cheered themselves hoarse. Lorrigan, of
Stockton, pitched an admirable game,
striking out IA men. Borchers, of the
Atlas, pitched execrably in the first inning,
but did better afterward. He struck out 8
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1887-03-14
Collision on the Hill.

About 1880 yesterday morning freight
trains Nos. and came together at Blue
Canyon, where No was standing on the
main track taking water and waiting for
No. S, as per orders. The latter train,
while descending the hill, got away from
the train men about three miles above Blue
Canyon, and its speed could not be check
ed in time to prevent its running into No.
:. Both trains were double-headers-
drawn by two engines-and the front en-
CINE of both trains was badly damaged.
The Others and a number of cars, were
more or less injured and the track was
blockaded during the greater portion of the
day. Superintendent Wright, Master Car
builder Welsh and a force of men went up
from this city and the wrecking train came
over from Truckee to assist in getting the
track clear. Though the collision was a
severe one only one man was hurt w. II.
McMasters, a brakeman, and his injuries
are not serious,
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1887-03-14

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Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1887-03-14
MYSTERIOUS HOMICIDE
Found Dead Near Florin, With Two Bull
let Wounds in His Breast.


let Wounds in His Breast
About FIVE o'clock last evening Coroner
Clark received dispatch announcing that
man had been found dead one and one
half miles south of Florin, and that it was
presumed to be a case of murder. He i'm
mediately ordered his team and started for
the locality. returning about 1890 P. NJ with
the remains of the deceased, man about
% years of age. his appearance indicating
that he was ranch hand. He was found
living dead by the fence alongside the rail-
road track, but those who discovered his
body express the belief, from the blood and
other indications, that he received his
wounds on the track and was then dragged
to the fence, though it is quite prob
able that he crawled there with his
last strength. The wounds are pistol shots
in the center of the chest, one about three
inches below the other. As it is reported
that he was seen lying by the fence Satur
day evening. but supposed to be merely
sleeping, it is surmised that he was shot on
Saturday afternoon. Yesterday morning
parties who saw and went to look
at him found that he was dead,
but instead of sending word to the
Coroner by a messenger, they waited
until the telegraph Office was open, late in
the afternoon, and sent dispatch by way
of Elk Grove. There was no weapon
found near the deceased, nor about his per-
son. except large pocket-knife, which was
in his pocket, closed. The hip pocket of his |
pants was turned inside out. The other
pockets did not contain any money or arti-
cles of value, but there was a small |
pass book used for keeping memoranda
a sealed letter, probably one of introduce |
ton, addressed to Louis Reppler, 141 Chest |
nut street, San Francisco, and q few other |
things, including document proving to be |
the - first papers of John Kasson. ma |
tive of Sweden, taken out in the District !
Court at Grand Island, Hall county, Ne |
braska, on the 25th of last month. 1t is |
presumed that kasson is the name of the |
deceased. The letter and this document, |
taken together, would indicate that be was |
Just from the East, and was making his |
way to San Francisco. 1t is said that he |
was seen at Elk Grove last Friday, and, his |
body being found this side of that place. it |
may be that he remained in the section |
day or two looking for work. No one was |
seen in his company while there. His APP |
pearance does not indicate that he would |
have had much money about him to be |
murdered for, but he may have quarreled |
with a chance companion, or been |
killed by some one who desired to give the |
body the appearance of suicide for the pur- |
pose robbery. Coroner Clark will hold an |
inquest about 10 o'clock this morning, and !
will be assisted by District Attorney Bru- |
ner, who. on hearing of the circumstances,
went to Florin to investigate them.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1887-03-14
DIED.

Sacramento, March 12-Kittie v. Regain. be-
loved daughter Of Mrs Julia Rice, native
papers please copy-l
Friends and acquaintance are respectfully in
yited to attend the funeral which will take
place from the residence of her stepfather,
Peter Rice, on the southwest corner of Third
and NJ streets, this afternoon, at 2;9o o'clock;
thence to st. Rose Church, where funeral
services will be heidi
Sacramento, March 1s-Elizabeth R., the only
sister of r. W. and T. r Nelly. q native Of
ireland, 50 years Funeral notice hereafter. !
Grass Valley, March 6-Afrs- Jane Miller, 50
years, . months and 5 days